Connecticut Malpractice Lawyers: Walk-In Center Negligence

Urgent Care Center and Walk-In Center Negligence

Urgent care centers were developed as a lower-cost alternative to emergency room care. These health care facilities provide treatment on a non-appointment basis for people who need medical attention, but aren't suffering life-threatening medical emergencies.

Walk-in centers range from facilities staffed by a physician who can prescribe medications, set broken bones and stitch up lacerations to clinics located inside pharmacies with a nurse practitioner or physician's assistant who can prescribe medications to treat strep throat and other minor ailments.

Unfortunately, cost savings is typically the primary reason for establishing these facilities. Low staff and high volume may make them a good business model. But what about quality of care?

What happens if your "minor" ailment rapidly develops into a medical emergency? Will a walk-in center have the staff and capabilities to help you?

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